This HD (iPad) version of our snorkelers’ guide to the most common invertebrates and other commonly seen water inhabitants in Hawai‘i includes 374 gorgeous photos together with extensive notes for each. All content is by an experts in the field: Keoki and Yuko Stender, and snorkeling guidebook authors, Judy and Mel Malinowski. This app provides a beautiful and convenient way to look up critters you have seen, or would like to see. It is fast and easy to use. Because of the large number of high quality pictures the size is large, thus you must download it via WiFi or better (not cellular). You will be amazed by the sharp, bright full screen pictures, better than any guidebook photograph. This HD version is loaded with special features that you’ll enjoy. Each family has detailed background notes. You can mail a description of any critter to a friend, along with a picture of that critter. You can post a note to your Facebook wall to let your friends know about the app. The Favorites section lets you create any number of custom favorites lists, such as life lists, trip lists, lists for each user, and edit them freely. You can even email the contents of a favorites list for backup or reference.

Other apps in the Reef Fish series include Reef Fish Hawaii, Reef Critters Hawaii (iPhone), Mauna Lani (free), and Reef Fish Florida & Caribbean.